# Jamsil lunch date with octopus gnocchi and Caesar salad: Mano di Chef

- By Arin (https://superchart.com/en/@mangwon-window-seat/)
- Written Sep 6, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Songpa, Seoul
- Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary meal from the business.
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## In short

Mano di Chef Jamsil Branch is an Italian restaurant on the basement level of the Tower730 building, 182m from Jamsil Station Exit 7 in Songpa, Seoul. For a lunch date, the writer ordered the gamtae pesto and octopus gnocchi at 31,900 won and the grilled chicken Caesar salad at 21,900 won, and the sea-fresh gamtae (seaweed) pesto and octopus tender enough to bite through whole stood out. With soft lighting plus hall and private room group seating, Mano di Chef Jamsil suits both a date and a wedding invitation gathering.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 182m from Jamsil Station Exit 7, basement level (B1) of the Tower730 building
- **Hours (Mon–Sat)**: 11:00–21:30, break time 15:00–17:00 (from 15:50 on Saturday)
- **Last order (Mon–Sat)**: 14:00 and 20:30 (Saturday 14:50 and 20:30)
- **Hours (Sun)**: 11:00–21:00, break time 15:30–17:00, last order 14:50 and 20:00
- **Parking**: Available
- **Private rooms**: From a small room for 8 people up to 100 people
- **What was ordered**: Gamtae pesto and octopus gnocchi 31,900 won / grilled chicken Caesar salad 21,900 won
- **Reservations**: CatchTable, Naver reservation or phone / hall 2–6 people, private room 5–26 people, unlimited wine and Korean beef steak dinner 5–100 people
- **Perks**: Birthday coupon (ID required) for one free pizza, 20% off in-store takeout (except December), free corkage for up to 2 bottles on bills over 100,000 won
- **Price reference**: ₩100,000 ≈ $74 · ₩31,900 ≈ $23.5 · ₩21,900 ≈ $16 (2026-09-15)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026*

![Table spread with gamtae pesto & octopus gnocchi and Caesar salad at Mano di Chef Jamsil Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad-01-4dk5r-m-1200.webp)

My partner and I finally set up a lunch date, and I really wanted to go somewhere fancy for once and eat something fancy 😌 In my book, fancy food = food you eat with a fork and knife, so I went to [Mano di Chef], famous as a bisque pasta spot in Jamsil!

📌 What does Mano di Chef mean?
- MANO means the hands of the chef who has been responsible for delicious Italian cuisine
- DI CHEF stands for the chef's passion, trust, and honesty toward Italian food
- Together they represent 20 years of unwavering principles and the right attitude toward Italian food, a commitment to keep going forward

## Where is Mano di Chef Jamsil Branch, and what does it look like from outside?

[Mano di Chef Jamsil Branch] is 182m from Jamsil Station Exit 7. Walk straight out of the exit and you'll find the Jamsil Tower730 building, with the restaurant on the basement level (B1).

![Exterior view of the Tower730 building near Jamsil Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad-02-1epvj-900.webp)

![Entrance leading down to basement level B1 of Tower730](https://img.superchart.com/images/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad-03-fwib0-900.webp)

Heading down to B1, a whole row of restaurants opens up.

![Restaurant row corridor on basement level B1 of Tower730](https://img.superchart.com/images/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad-04-hf69o-900.webp)

The lighting inside Mano di Chef felt so good ✨ it really stood out among all the restaurants there — pure upscale vibes!!

![Entrance of Mano di Chef Jamsil Branch with Blue Ribbon stickers](https://img.superchart.com/images/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad-05-1pbwh-900.webp)

True to its Blue Ribbon reputation, there were two Blue Ribbon stickers right at the entrance 👍

## Hours, parking and private rooms at Mano di Chef Jamsil

- ⏰ Hours: Mon–Sat 11:00–21:30, break time 15:00–17:00 (Saturday from 15:50), last order 14:00 & 20:30 (Saturday 14:50 & 20:30)
- ⏰ Sunday 11:00–21:00, break time 15:30–17:00, last order 14:50 & 20:00
- 🅿️ Parking available
- 🌐 Website http://www.manodichef.co.kr/
- ✅ Private rooms from small rooms (8 people) up to 100 people
- ✅ Birthday coupon (ID required) — one free pizza
- ✅ 20% off takeout when ordered in-store (except December)

### How to book Mano di Chef Jamsil, and is there a wait?

Reservations can be made through CATCH TABLE, Naver Reservation, or by phone — I used Naver Reservation.

- ✅ Hall (table) / 2–6 people
- ✅ Private room / 5–26 people
- ✅ Unlimited wine & Korean beef steak dinner / 5–100 people

## Inside Mano di Chef Jamsil: why wedding invitation gatherings book here

First off, the lighting inside wasn't harshly fluorescent at all, more of a soft, warm glow. Lighting usually sets the whole mood of a place, and this one matched today's fancy date theme perfectly 😌

![Softly lit interior of Mano di Chef Jamsil Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad-06-1hyh0-900.webp)

![Hall seating at Mano di Chef Jamsil Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad-07-15oo0-900.webp)

![Corridor toward the private rooms at Mano di Chef Jamsil Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad-08-1dwyn-900.webp)

![Spacious hall with group seating at Mano di Chef Jamsil Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad-09-ti759-900.webp)

The interior is made up of a spacious hall and private rooms, and overwhelmingly the group tables were all women — almost 100% looked like they were in the middle of a wedding invite meetup?! With its nice atmosphere, moderately high prices, and group seating in both the hall and rooms, it felt perfectly set up for that kind of gathering. Of course, couples like us and families were there too 〜

## Mano di Chef Jamsil menu, prices and wine list

![Menu page showing pasta and gnocchi options at Mano di Chef Jamsil Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad-10-1mf1m-900.webp)

![Menu page listing steak and pizza dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad-11-1h9b3-900.webp)

There's a wide range of dishes — steak, lobster, salads, pasta, gnocchi, risotto, pizza, and more. There were so many options I couldn't decide, but thankfully ✨ the best menu items are marked separately!!

![Wine list featuring white, red, and sparkling wines](https://img.superchart.com/images/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad-12-9cqlq-900.webp)

The wine list is also varied, with white, red, and champagne & sparkling options. Even though it was lunchtime, plenty of people were pairing their meal with wine.
✅ Free corkage for up to 2 bottles with orders over ₩100,000

## Our order: gamtae pesto and octopus gnocchi, grilled chicken Caesar salad

We ordered the gamtae pesto & octopus gnocchi for ₩31,900 and the grilled chicken Caesar salad for ₩21,900. Since it's famous as a bisque pasta place in Jamsil, I thought about ordering pasta, but somehow the gnocchi felt more date-appropriate(!), so I went with the gamtae pesto & octopus gnocchi, one of the best-menu picks. For my partner who's been dieting hard, I chose the grilled chicken Caesar salad with chicken breast as a side dish!

### Grilled chicken Caesar salad, 21,900 won

![A plate of grilled chicken Caesar salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad-13-cs0z8-852.webp)

![Grilled chicken breast served on romaine lettuce](https://img.superchart.com/images/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad-14-ehfq1-631.webp)

![Side view of grilled chicken Caesar salad with dressing](https://img.superchart.com/images/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad-15-v1qhz-781.webp)

Fresh romaine lettuce with grilled chicken breast and a savory dressing — Mano di Chef's signature salad!

![Caesar salad topped with croutons and grated Parmesan cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad-16-tm0js-895.webp)

There was a generous amount of croutons too, and I loved that they grated Parmesan cheese right on top!! It really brought out more flavor in what could otherwise be a somewhat plain salad 〜

![Fork lifting romaine lettuce from the Caesar salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad-17-1t7a9-685.webp)

![Close-up of the generously portioned grilled chicken Caesar salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad-18-13trs-861.webp)

There was so much romaine that no matter how much we scooped up, it just kept refilling itself — a magic salad haha. The salty flavor from the dressing and cheese was right up my salty-loving alley!! I expected the chicken breast to be dry, but it was seasoned just right and grilled so it stayed moist and tender — even I, who usually hates dry chicken breast, enjoyed it thoroughly 👏

### Gamtae pesto and octopus gnocchi, 31,900 won

![Octopus gnocchi in gamtae pesto sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad-19-1c3q0-900.webp)

![Close-up of gamtae pesto gnocchi with gorgonzola](https://img.superchart.com/images/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad-20-18b7p-703.webp)

Gnocchi packed with flavor, topped with a gamtae (seaweed) pesto sauce made with special gorgonzola and tender octopus!! The look of it is insane,, ✨

![Table with both the octopus gnocchi and Caesar salad plates](https://img.superchart.com/images/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad-21-bcgdq-900.webp)

![Two plates — green gamtae pesto gnocchi and salad — side by side](https://img.superchart.com/images/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad-22-v46fh-737.webp)

Snapped a photo of both dishes together. They say green food is supposed to be less appetizing, but why does it look even more delicious to me(?) Green green 〜 so cute 〜

The thickness was just right! Usually the green base for this kind of gnocchi is basil pesto, but this was my first time trying gamtae pesto. Surprisingly, it went really well with the gnocchi!! The moment it hit my mouth, the sea aroma of the gamtae spread all through my mouth, joined by the salty savoriness of the octopus — the flavor was amazing 👍

![Forkful of octopus and potato from the gnocchi dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad-23-e8seh-900.webp)

The gamtae pesto wasn't watery at all — it had a bit of texture to it, which I actually liked more. The octopus, which I thought would be tough, was completely tender even when I bit through it whole without cutting it. I usually hate root vegetables, but the potatoes in here were seriously delicious 🥹 I ate every single one haha.

## Is Mano di Chef Jamsil a good lunch date spot? Final verdict

[Mano di Chef], the Jamsil restaurant I visited for an atmospheric lunch date! From the interior lighting alone it radiates date-core energy, and it works for dates, work dinners, gatherings, and general dining out — I even found myself thinking I'll have my own wedding invite meetup here someday..(?) Both dishes I picked were delicious, and I also really appreciated how staff kept coming around to carefully check on our table throughout the meal. This has been my review of [Mano di Chef], a place I'd love to come back to and try other dishes :)

### Quick summary

- ✅ Recommended for an atmospheric date spot
- ✅ Also great for wedding invite meetups or blind dates
- ✅ Staff attitude was excellent
- ✅ Worth knowing: birthday event, takeout discount, and other perks
- ✅ Conditional free corkage

![Table at the end of the meal at Mano di Chef Jamsil Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad/manodichef-jamsil-lunch-date-caesar-salad-24-114ab-900.webp)

## Where it is

- Mano di Chef Jamsil Branch (마노디셰프 잠실점)
- 570 Songpa-daero, Tower730 B1, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 서울특별시 송파구 송파대로 570 타워730 B1
- 37.5157964, 127.0991101
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A7%88%EB%85%B8%EB%94%94%EC%85%B0%ED%94%84%20%EC%9E%A0%EC%8B%A4%EC%A0%90/@37.5157964,127.0991101,17z

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